Senior Store Designer Jobs

Description & Requirements
who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
About This Team
The Store Design Team is responsible for the architectural design and store design of store within North America for lululemon. We deliver on the company’s strategic growth plans through the execution of the brand’s pinnacle expression: the physical retail store. We focus on highly efficient operating standards, meticulously detailed architectural spaces, and our community through the lens of sweat, grow and connect. Through clarity, accuracy, and efficiency we support the business ambitions, and enhance guest experience, while delivering consistent design queues to reinforce a strong experiential brand identity.
Job Summary

• Upholds and preserves lululemon’s brand image and global design consistency.
• Accountable for the creative design solutions, accuracy, buildability, quality, and timeliness of all drawings and documentation related to the design for stores within the given budget.
• Leads project design team, design milestones and drawing packages in coordination with the assigned construction team, consultants, and vendors.
• Design retail brand experiences within all store classifications throughout the North American portfolio, managing all aspects of project design, site planning & design through to open.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• This is a leadership role within the North American Store Design Team. The Senior Store Designer is responsible for aligning and inspiring team members to produce effective design solutions and communicate a clear brand vision.
• Site visits may be necessary. The Senior Store Designer is involved in all design Contract Administration through construction.
• The Senior Store Designer delivers Schematic design package to external team, and coordinates and manages internal and external partners throughout project ensure the development of all project drawing phases are accurate, meet quality standards, accessibility & building codes, and are on time and are on budget.
• In collaboration with Manager and Technical lead, is responsible for creation and execution of new design concepts and ensuring that the experience is realized in our spaces.
• The Senior Store Designer liaises with external partners to gain permissions and approval (e.g. Presentations of concept to landlords, architectural review board, etc.), acting as point of contact for all design/architectural issues within project and is responsible for reporting weekly milestones to internal leadership. They are also responsible for the approval of all millwork shop drawings within the project.
• Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, the Senior Store Designer is responsible for designing and managing projects of complex, and high level projects from end-to-end. This ability will be reflected by skill set and years of experience. The Senior Store Designer must exemplify skills in designing retail experiences that drive the brand experience.
• Upon project Kick-off, the Senior Store Designer, reviews all project information including, but not limited to, local codes, permitting guidelines and site survey reports. They produce in-house layouts in conjunction with identified product strategy, and create presentations and renderings for approval to Senior Leadership and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Analytical, communication and organizational skills, strong written and oral communication abilities
• 5-7+ years minimum experience in retail store space planning and design, or architectural and/or design consultancy practices
• NCIDQ and/or LEED accreditations an asset
• Excellent verbal, visual and presenter communication skills to diverse business stakeholders of various management types and levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated successful management of multiple projects and initiatives deliverables at different phases of development on time and within the given budget.
• Degree in Architecture or Interior Design, or equivalent
• Fluent in AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Smartsheet, Excel. 3DS, Rhino or other rendering capabilities.
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate actively and proactively with others in a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team.
• Detail oriented problem solver who can employ leadership, critical thinking and time management skills and can work effectively both independently and in teams
• Ability to effectively manage tasks of varying complexities, strong ability to drive projects forward, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.

must haves

• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.
• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.

Additional Notes
Immigration support is potentially available for this role.